Friday, June 1, 2012

Surrender Rocks & Never Surrender!

DUDE! You've got to read this book!!!

I had to borrow Elana Johnson's vocabulary to shout out about her latest book, SURRENDER. I finished it about an hour ago, and I can't stop thinking about it. I'm pretty sure I'll still be thinking about it tomorrow. And the next day. And next week...

(Okay, this post was scheduled - I actually finished it a few weeks back now, but I had to write this down as SOON as I finished it. And, yes, I'm still thinking about it!)

It's one of those books. You know the ones - they stick in your heart and your head for a very, very long time.

Elana creates incredible people - wait! I have to remind myself they're characters... The 2 main characters, Gunn and Raine, wound themselves into my heart in no time. They're vibrant, strong and so passionate about their world!

The world was well developed in Possession, and now, in Surrender, it becomes deeper and darker. The layers of the world make it so real - no one-dimensional setting here!

I also love the way this companion book integrates the characters from Possession. They're blended into the story seamlessly. And they still have the power to break my heart and make it soar - sometimes at the same moment!

Elana - you've created some magic here - great job! :)

ALSO...

To celebrate Surrender's release, Elana's having a great blogfest the week of June 11th - 15th. In her words...

All you have to do is blog about a time you didn't
surrender. Trained for a marathon? Queried
agents? Had to study for an entrance exam? I'm looking for inspirational stories
that you have experienced. Hard things you've accomplished because you didn't
give up. I want to be inspired by you!

I have this one on my shelf and need to read it ASAP! I really liked the world she created in the first one and, since this one is a companion novel (right?), I'm looking forward to seeing this world again!

I hab=ve not read Elana's stuff but I'm aware of them and know she has quite a following. I am reading a self pubbed book right now and wonder why he has not been picked up by a major publisher. Great stuff!